Advancing the Science and Art of Voice and Speech
The National Center for Voice & Speech (NCVS) is the source for authoritative, research-backed insights into voice and speech. Whether you’re a performer, clinician, educator, or researcher, we provide the answers you need—grounded in science, tested in practice.
The Mission of NCVS
Trusted & Scientific
Research is the foundation for how professionals around the world understand and care for their voices.
Comprehensive & Practical
From groundbreaking studies to hands-on training, we highlight the work being done to bridge the gap between science and real-world application.
The Final Word on
Voice & Speech
Have a question? We provide definitive, research-backed answers you can trust.
Science that Resonates
NCVS Weekly is our weekly email newsletter that brings you into the field of voice and speech researchh. The newsletter will highlight new research, amplify foundational studies and curate the most impactful analysis being done in the field.
Exclusive articles from top voice researchers
In-depth analysis of new findings and their real-world impact
Practical insights for singers, actors, therapists, and scientists
A trusted, science-based perspective on voice and speech
What You'll Find Here
Expert Tutorials & Training
Learn voice care, technique, and science-based approaches from leading experts.
NCVS Retrospectives
Explore decades of pioneering voice and speech research.
Hall of Fame
Recognizing those who have shaped the field of voice science.
NCVS Weekly Journal
Stay ahead with the latest studies, articles, and expert contributions.
Publications
Explore books, articles, and more from researchers across the field and through the years.
Events
From workshops to our bi-annual events, we help the field stay on top of the latest science and research.
100 Years of Voice and Speech
At the National Center for Voice and Speech (NCVS), we honor the legacy of those pioneers by preserving and sharing the stories, research, and breakthroughs that shaped this evolving field. The past 100 years have brought remarkable advancements—from the first laryngeal visualization techniques to modern voice therapy practices and voice synthesis technologies.
Today, NCVS serves as a living archive—a curated history of the people, ideas, and innovations that brought voice and speech science to where it is today. As the field continues to grow, we remain committed to amplifying its impact and ensuring its history informs its future.
Whether you’re a researcher, clinician, performer, or student, we invite you to explore the voices behind the science—and the science behind the voice.
Increase in peer-reviewed voice research since 1990
Articles published annually on voice and speech
Vocal parameters measurable with modern tools
Latest Books
Sing and Shout for Health
Sing and Shout for Health explores the remarkable impact of vocalization on human physiology, health, and well-being. Edited by renowned physicist Ingo R. Titze and vocologist Elizabeth C. Johnson, this groundbreaking book delves into scientific discoveries that reveal how singing, shouting, and other forms of vocalization influence the body at molecular, physiological, and neurological levels.
Voice is Free After SOVT
Voice is FREE after SOVT distinguishes itself as the first book dedicated to Semi-Occluded Vocal Tract methods and is inclusive with scientific explanation and application for singer, teacher and therapist alike. It incorporates a large bibliography of the evolution of these methods and an enormous amount of current peer reviewed literature in the area of voice.
Vocology
The Science and Practice of Voice Habilitation is the first major textbook written in the field of Vocology. It addresses the fundamental postulates and exercises underlying voice habilitation, the art and science of taking a voice beyond normal conversational skills. It introduces voice measurement and assessment (vocometrics), motor learning principles, the carrier-modulation hierarchy, and the union if breathing, valving, and voicing.
NCVS Insights Articles
Primary Muscle Tension Dysphonia: The Term has Got to Go
Is Muscle Tension Dysphonia the right diagnosis? Marco Guzman and Kittie Verdolini challenge the term and what it reveals about voice disorder treatment.
Toe-to-Toe with Ingo Episode 1: The Role of Basic Science in Laryngology
In the inaugural episode of Toe-to-Toe with Ingo, voice scientist Dr. Ingo Titze is joined by Stanford University laryngologists Dr. Ted Mau and Dr. Elizabeth DiRenzo for an in-depth conversation on the role of basic science in laryngology.
A Review and Summary of Karin Titze Cox and Ingo R. Titze’s Most Recent Publication Voice Is FREE after SOVT: Semi-Occluded Vocal Tract Principles, Methods, and Training
A concise review of “Voice Is FREE after SOVT,” exploring semi-occluded vocal tract principles, methods, and training for healthier, efficient voice use.
My Path Through the Intersection Between Voice and Psychology
What happens when voice science meets psychology? In this reflective piece, Dr. van Mersbergen explores how the voice may serve as a powerful yet underutilized window into the mind.
The Power of the Question
Scientific progress begins long before data are collected. Dr. Ingo R. Titze examines the overlooked power of asking the right question, arguing that profound inquiry—not merely statistical strength—drives meaningful discovery and intellectual growth.
Voice and Artificial Intelligence: The Role of Vocologists
Artificial intelligence is reshaping voice science, from clinical assessment and vocal biomarkers to forensic analysis and human–AI interaction. This article examines the critical role of vocologists in guiding ethical development, ensuring data quality, and preserving the authenticity and diversity of the human voice as AI technologies accelerate.
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